"I Want That Too" Podcast Episodes
Sept. 7, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 13: How Mickey’s Not-So-Scary got started at Disney World
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking up the Halloween merch that just hit store shelves at the Disneyland Resort. They then discuss how the success of USF’s Halloween Horror Nights led to Disney develop…
Aug. 24, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 12: Will custom character ears be the next big thing at the Disney Parks
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by looking back at some of the more memorable pieces of merch offered at this year’s D23 Expo. They then shine a spotlight on some of the books that Disney Press will be bringi…
Aug. 3, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 11: How the “Country Bear Jamboree” came to be
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this show by talking about the merch currently available at the Universal Orlando Resort. They also talk about how exactly the Haunted Mansion is coming back online at Disneyland Park Throughou…
July 9, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 10: How the Disney Store got its start
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by checking out some of the bragging rights merch Disney has made available for its recently opened “Splash Mountain” redo. They also take a look back at when the Mouse had a s…
June 23, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 9: Oswald the Lucky Rabbit: Disney's Forgotten Star Reborn
In this episode of "I Want That Too," Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill discuss the history of Disney's first animated star. Then Oswald collector Noe Valladolid shares how he acquired some of his most valuable pieces. For this episo…
June 8, 2024
i want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 8: When Disney almost made a sci-fi version of “Snow White”
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this week’s show by discussing the teaser trailer for “Moana 2.” They also closely examine which Disney Princess moves the most merchandise. Throughout this episode, listeners will learn ab…
May 25, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 7: What’s it like to live at WDW’s Golden Oak gated community
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s episode by discussing a rare Disney book found at the Brimfield Flea Market. They then take a look at Disney-MGM’s old Streetmosphere program Throughout this episode, listeners will…
May 4, 2024
I Want That Too: with Lauren Hersey Ep 6: May the Muppets Be With You (Audio Only)
Star Wars Day, Disney-Henson Complex History and Rare Muppet Collectibles Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey start this week’s show by discussing the latest developments in the "Disneyland Forward" project and what this means for fu…
April 19, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 5: Exploring the Bambi / Smoky Bear connection
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start this week’s show by talking about the merch locations that are being readied for the WDW version of “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.” They then discuss how Disney helped promote the U.S. Forest Servic…
April 5, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 4 : Disney's Tiki Culture & Merchandise
In Episode 4 of "I Want That Too," where we venture into the world of Disney merchandise, with a special focus on the Tiki culture found within the Disney universe. Join entertainment writer Jim Hill and co-host Lauren Herse…
March 23, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 3: The origins of Orange Bird at the Disney Parks (audio Only)
Lauren Hersey & Jim Hill start off this edition of “I Want That Too!” by talking about 90s Con. They then take a look at the merch that was offered at this year’s International Flower & Garden Festival at Epcot Over the cour…
March 1, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 2: Uncover the Secrets Behind Disney's Most Iconic Accessory
Dive into the world of Disney merch with Lauren Hersey and Jim Hill as they explore the iconic Mickey Mouse Ear Hats. Learn how these beloved hats made their way into the parks and evolved into the Minnie Mouse Ear headband …
Feb. 17, 2024
I Want That Too with Lauren Hersey Ep 1: I Want That Too!” shines a spotlight on Disney merch
Lauren and Jim bring you up to speed about the latest Disney merchandise